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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Research Program Operations Specialist (Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$48K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health is a leading organization focused on understanding the human health impacts of environmental changes. They are seeking a Research Program Operations Specialist to provide administrative oversight and coordination of research-related activities, manage projects, and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance Planetary Health scholarship.

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Responsibilities

Assist in preparing grant applications, study protocols, and study-related documents

Prepare, submit and track protocols, amendments, and related documents relevant to appropriate Institutional Review Boards, DSMB, and other oversight groups

Design and prepare study operations manuals, case report forms, and data entry instruments for research projects

Oversee research program implementation, timelines, goals and conduct of related tasks

Conduct meetings and monitor progression toward goals

Track project deliverables and provide status updates

Oversee and coordinate data management and assigned data analysis

Assist faculty and/or staff prepare abstracts and presentations related to research projects

Prepare annual progress reports for sponsors and IRBs

Manage communications platforms related to the research

Contribute to work plans, reports, and budgets

Maintain ongoing communication with team members in all locations

Triage issues that require input of investigators and other committees to ensure efficient resolution

Identify needs and coordinate required resources, e.g. human, social, financial, etc

Establish an appropriate flow of information and materials between various stakeholders

Ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks and goals with high quality

Provide oversight of budget expenditures and track project funds together with the Principal Investigator and finance staff

Other duties as assigned

In collaboration with the JHIPH team, the Research Program Operations Specialist will

Coordinate the strategy, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the cross-University Planetary Health Research Program

Participate in and facilitate the collaborative writing of research proposals and applications, manuscripts and literature reviews for publications, as well as annual reports, strategic plans, and research communication materials

Represent the program on panels, talks, and convenings both within JHU and externally

Collaborate, manage, or engage with students and student groups, consultants, temporary staff, interns, and/or practicum students

Provide support to other program areas (e.g. Clinical, Education, Practice, and Policy) when needed

This position will require infrequent travel and will require shifting working hours to accommodate evening events

Qualification

Grant Proposal PreparationData ManagementAnalysisProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementOralResource ManagementWritten CommunicationsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Two years of related experience

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building, stakeholder management, and engagement with individuals and organizations from cultures around the globe

Knowledge and/or demonstrated experience in global environmental change and/or public health, as it relates to Planetary Health, and in research design and management